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GD04 JCY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,480 mi
Last recorded108,480 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 JCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front end damaged

gears stiff in operation

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

whine from engine

Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front end damaged

gears stiff in operation

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

whine from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,621 miles

Front bumper dameged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,316 miles

ENGINE NOISY WHILST RUNNING,POSSIBLE ALTERNATOR NOISE OR PULLEY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE NOISY WHILST RUNNING,POSSIBLE ALTERNATOR NOISE OR PULLEY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,561 miles

CUT IN OUTSIDE WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CUT IN OUTSIDE WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,401 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 67,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 55,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,421 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 25,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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GD04 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD04 JCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD04 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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